Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Left 4 Dead (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Left 4 Dead on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Left 4 Dead on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: Left 4 Dead 2, which both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival, horror and strategy.
- Left 4 Dead is tagged Zombies, Co-op, Multiplayer, FPS, Action, Horror, Shooter, Online Co-Op by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 3 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 2 are from the same studio: Counter-Strike: Source, Counter-Strike: Condition Zero.
Why players value Left 4 Dead
The five things Steam players tag Left 4 Dead with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Zombies
- Co-op
- Multiplayer
- FPS
- Action
| Reception | on Steam (96% of 68,013) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $9.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Left 4 Dead 2
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival, horror and strategy; shares 12 player tags including Zombies, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2009).
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Left 4 Dead 2 at a glance Released 2009 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 98% positive of 1,055,804 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: (98% of 1,055,804)
Matches Left 4 Dead on: 5 of 5 — Zombies, Co-op, Multiplayer, FPS, Action
Why players like it: Zombies, Co-op, FPS, Multiplayer, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Left 4 Dead: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Left 4 Dead:ZombiesFPSShooterOnline Co-OpSurvivalHorrorFirst-PersonTeam-Based
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Killing Floor 2
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including Zombies, Online Co-Op and FPS.
In KILLING FLOOR 2, players descend into continental Europe after it has been overrun by horrific, murderous clones called Zeds that were created by rogue elements of the Horzine Corporation. 6-player Co-Op & 12-player VS Zed-slaughtering mayhem.
Killing Floor 2 at a glance Released 2016 Studio Tripwire Interactive Player sentiment 88% positive of 129,302 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (88% of 129,302)
Matches Left 4 Dead on: 5 of 5 — Zombies, Co-op, Multiplayer, FPS, Action
Why players like it: Zombies, Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Gore, FPS — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Left 4 Dead: $2.99 — $7.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Left 4 Dead:ZombiesOnline Co-OpFPSPost-apocalypticHorrorShooterModdableFirst-Person
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Contagion
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Zombies, Post-apocalyptic and Horror.
Contagion isn't your average Zombie Shooter but instead takes a more realistic and different approach to the popular genre with unique characters, environments, weapons, items, and a built in system that makes every round completely unpredictable with resources, objectives, and paths ever changing.
Contagion at a glance Released 2013 Studio Monochrome, Inc Player sentiment 73% positive of 15,738 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (73% of 15,738)
Matches Left 4 Dead on: 4 of 5 — Zombies, Co-op, FPS, Action
Why players like it: Zombies, Post-apocalyptic, Co-op, Horror, Level Editor — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Left 4 Dead: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Left 4 Dead:ZombiesPost-apocalypticHorrorFPSModdableFirst-PersonShooterCompetitive
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GTFO
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Online Co-Op, Horror and FPS.
GTFO is a hardcore cooperative horror shooter that throws you from gripping suspense to explosive action in a heartbeat. Stealth, strategy, and teamwork are necessary to survive in your deadly, underground prison. Work together or die together.
GTFO at a glance Released 2021 Studio 10 Chambers Player sentiment 84% positive of 66,650 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (84% of 66,650)
Matches Left 4 Dead on: 5 of 5 — Zombies, Co-op, Multiplayer, FPS, Action
Why players like it: Online Co-Op, Horror, Co-op, FPS, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Left 4 Dead: $39.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Left 4 Dead:Online Co-OpHorrorFPSShooterTacticalTeam-BasedFirst-PersonZombies
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No More Room in Hell
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Zombies, Survival and Horror.
The chances of you surviving this all out war of society and the undead are slim to none. Already, there are millions of the walking dead shambling about, searching for food to eat. There's no known cure. One bite can possibly end it all for you. However, you aren't alone in this nightmare.
No More Room in Hell at a glance Released 2013 Studio No More Room in Hell Team Player sentiment 90% positive of 76,511 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (90% of 76,511)
Matches Left 4 Dead on: 5 of 5 — Zombies, Co-op, Multiplayer, FPS, Action
Why players like it: Free to Play, Zombies, Multiplayer, Survival, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Left 4 Dead: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Left 4 Dead:ZombiesSurvivalHorrorOnline Co-OpFPSFirst-PersonShooterPost-apocalyptic
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DayZ
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Online Co-Op and Zombies.
How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story.
DayZ at a glance Released 2018 Studio Bohemia Interactive Player sentiment 78% positive of 468,392 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (78% of 468,392)
Matches Left 4 Dead on: 5 of 5 — Zombies, Co-op, Multiplayer, FPS, Action
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Online Co-Op, Zombies, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Left 4 Dead: $24.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)
Shared with Left 4 Dead:SurvivalOnline Co-OpZombiesPost-apocalypticShooterFPSHorrorFirst-Person
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Counter-Strike: Source
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Valve; both survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Shooter, FPS and Team-Based; released around the same time (2004).
Counter-Strike: Source blends Counter-Strike's award-winning teamplay action with the advanced technology of Source™ technology.
Counter-Strike: Source at a glance Released 2004 Studio Valve Player sentiment 96% positive of 193,040 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: (96% of 193,040)
Matches Left 4 Dead on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, FPS, Action
Why players like it: Shooter, FPS, Action, Multiplayer, Team-Based — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Left 4 Dead: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Left 4 Dead:ShooterFPSTeam-BasedFirst-PersonCompetitiveTacticalModdableSurvival
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Counter-Strike: Condition Zero
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Valve; both survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person; released around the same time (2004).
With its extensive Tour of Duty campaign, a near-limitless number of skirmish modes, updates and new content for Counter-Strike's award-winning multiplayer game play, plus over 12 bonus single player missions, Counter-Strike: Condition Zero is a tremendous offering of single and multiplayer content.
Counter-Strike: Condition Zero at a glance Released 2004 Studio Valve Player sentiment 91% positive of 28,347 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (91% of 28,347)
Matches Left 4 Dead on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, FPS, Action
Why players like it: Action, FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Left 4 Dead: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Left 4 Dead:FPSShooterFirst-PersonTacticalTeam-BasedCompetitiveOnline Co-OpSurvival
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Call of Duty: Black Ops II
Why it matched: both survival, horror, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person; released around the same time (2012).
Pushing the boundaries of what fans have come to expect from the record-setting entertainment franchise, Call of Duty®: Black Ops II propels players into a near future Cold War
Call of Duty: Black Ops II at a glance Released 2012 Studio Treyarch Player sentiment 86% positive of 49,344 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (86% of 49,344)
Matches Left 4 Dead on: 4 of 5 — Co-op, Multiplayer, FPS, Action
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Action, FPS, Shooter, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Left 4 Dead: $39.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, servers and connection (details)
Shared with Left 4 Dead:FPSShooterFirst-PersonOnline Co-OpTeam-BasedSurvivalTacticalHorror
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Zombie Panic! Source
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Zombies, Survival and Horror; released around the same time (2008).
Dive into the zombie apocalypse with Zombie Panic! Source: a cooperative, survival-horror first-person-shooter. A fast-paced standalone modification.
Zombie Panic! Source at a glance Released 2008 Studio Zombie Panic! Team Player sentiment 85% positive of 7,862 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (85% of 7,862)
Matches Left 4 Dead on: 5 of 5 — Zombies, Co-op, Multiplayer, FPS, Action
Why players like it: Free to Play, Zombies, Multiplayer, Action, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Left 4 Dead: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Left 4 Dead:ZombiesSurvivalHorrorFPSOnline Co-OpFirst-PersonShooterTeam-Based
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Killing Floor
Why it matched: both zombie, survival and horror; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Zombies and Survival; released around the same time (2009).
6-player co-op survival horror at its finest! Free updates, free special events and a ridiculous amount of fun!
Killing Floor at a glance Released 2009 Studio Tripwire Interactive Player sentiment 95% positive of 68,905 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (95% of 68,905)
Matches Left 4 Dead on: 5 of 5 — Zombies, Co-op, Multiplayer, FPS, Action
Why players like it: FPS, Zombies, Co-op, Survival, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Left 4 Dead: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Left 4 Dead:FPSZombiesSurvivalHorrorOnline Co-OpShooterTeam-BasedFirst-Person
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Zombie Army Trilogy
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival and horror; shares 8 player tags including Zombies, Horror and Survival.
The cult horror shooter series comes to an apocalyptic conclusion with an epic new third chapter, a heart-pumping new horde mode, and remastered editions of the best-selling Nazi Zombie Army 1 & 2.
Zombie Army Trilogy at a glance Released 2015 Studio Rebellion Player sentiment 86% positive of 18,739 Price $44.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 18,739)
Matches Left 4 Dead on: 5 of 5 — Zombies, Co-op, Multiplayer, FPS, Action
Why players like it: Zombies, Action, Co-op, Multiplayer, World War II — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Left 4 Dead: $44.99 — $35.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Left 4 Dead:ZombiesHorrorSurvivalShooterPost-apocalypticFPSFirst-PersonFemale Protagonist
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Arizona Sunshine VR Legacy
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival and horror; shares 8 player tags including Zombies, Horror and Survival.
Built exclusively for VR, Arizona Sunshine® puts you and up to 3 fellow survivors in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. Survive solo or in co-op, handle weapons with real-life movements, and explore a post-apocalyptic world in VR. Putting the undead back to rest is more thrilling than ever before.
Arizona Sunshine VR Legacy at a glance Released 2016 Studio Vertigo Games Player sentiment 79% positive of 9,302 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (79% of 9,302)
Matches Left 4 Dead on: 5 of 5 — Zombies, Co-op, Multiplayer, FPS, Action
Why players like it: Action, VR, Zombies, Horror, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Left 4 Dead: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Left 4 Dead:ZombiesHorrorSurvivalOnline Co-OpFPSShooterFirst-PersonPost-apocalyptic
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Hunt: Showdown 1896
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Tactical, FPS and Shooter.
Hunt: Showdown 1896 is the brutally rewarding extraction shooter. Track twisted monsters and overcome ruthless PvP. Take bounties in corrupted backwaters lost to history. With a team, you might survive. Die with nothing or get out with everything.
Hunt: Showdown 1896 at a glance Released 2019 Studio Crytek Player sentiment 74% positive of 277,557 Price $15.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (74% of 277,557)
Matches Left 4 Dead on: 5 of 5 — Zombies, Co-op, Multiplayer, FPS, Action
Why players like it: Open World, Extraction Shooter, Multiplayer, Atmospheric, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Left 4 Dead: $15.99 — $6.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Left 4 Dead:TacticalFPSShooterHorrorOnline Co-OpTeam-BasedZombies
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RAGE
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Post-apocalyptic and Shooter; released around the same time (2011).
Powered by id’s revolutionary id Tech® 5 technology, RAGE is an intense first-person shooter with breakneck vehicle combat, an expansive world to explore, and jaw-dropping graphics!
RAGE at a glance Released 2011 Studio id Software Player sentiment 78% positive of 18,288 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (78% of 18,288)
Matches Left 4 Dead on: 4 of 5 — Co-op, Multiplayer, FPS, Action
Why players like it: FPS, Post-apocalyptic, Action, Open World, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Left 4 Dead: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Left 4 Dead:FPSPost-apocalypticShooterFirst-PersonHorrorSurvivalOnline Co-Op
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Deceit
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Shooter and FPS.
Test your instincts at trust and deception in an action-filled, multiplayer first-person shooter. You wake up in unknown surroundings to the sound of the Game Master’s unfamiliar voice, surrounded by five others. A third of your group have been infected with a virus, but who will escape?
Deceit at a glance Released 2017 Studio World Makers Player sentiment 79% positive of 92,193 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (79% of 92,193)
Matches Left 4 Dead on: 5 of 5 — Zombies, Co-op, Multiplayer, FPS, Action
Why players like it: PvP, Multiplayer, Horror, Social Deduction, Free to Play — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Left 4 Dead:HorrorShooterFPSFirst-PersonZombiesSurvival
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Anarchy: Wolf's law
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival, horror and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Survival, Zombies and Shooter.
Action. Chaos. Power. Anarchy: Wolf Laws is a dynamic first-person shooter with elements of RPG, survival, and strategic management. Capture territories, upgrade your production, and run your business in a world of total lawlessness.
Anarchy: Wolf's law at a glance Released 2023 Studio Anarchy Games Player sentiment 77% positive of 825 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: (77% of 825)
Matches Left 4 Dead on: 4 of 5 — Zombies, Multiplayer, FPS, Action
Why players like it: Survival, Realistic, Multiplayer, Zombies, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Left 4 Dead: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Left 4 Dead:SurvivalZombiesShooterFPSPost-apocalypticFirst-Person
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Call of Duty: World at War
Why it matched: both zombie, survival and horror; shares 8 player tags including Zombies, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2008).
Call of Duty is back, redefining war like you've never experienced before. Building on the Call of Duty 4®: Modern Warfare engine, Call of Duty: World at War immerses players into the most gritty and chaotic WWII combat ever experienced.
Call of Duty: World at War at a glance Released 2008 Studio Treyarch Player sentiment 92% positive of 53,215 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (92% of 53,215)
Matches Left 4 Dead on: 5 of 5 — Zombies, Co-op, Multiplayer, FPS, Action
Why players like it: Zombies, World War II, FPS, Multiplayer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Left 4 Dead: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Left 4 Dead:ZombiesFPSShooterFirst-PersonModdableOnline Co-OpSurvivalHorror
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Dying Light
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival and horror; shares 7 player tags including Zombies, Horror and Online Co-Op.
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.
Dying Light at a glance Released 2015 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 95% positive of 494,569 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (95% of 494,569)
Matches Left 4 Dead on: 4 of 5 — Zombies, Multiplayer, FPS, Action
Why players like it: Zombies, Survival Horror, Horror, Online Co-Op, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Left 4 Dead: $24.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Left 4 Dead:ZombiesHorrorOnline Co-OpFirst-PersonSurvivalFPSPost-apocalyptic
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Cry of Fear
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, First-Person and Online Co-Op.
Cry of Fear is a psychological single-player and co-op horror game set in a deserted town filled with horrific creatures and nightmarish delusions. You play as a young man desperately searching for answers in the cold Scandinavian night, finding his way through the city as he slowly descends into madness.
Cry of Fear at a glance Released 2013 Studio Team Psykskallar Player sentiment 89% positive of 86,945 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (89% of 86,945)
Matches Left 4 Dead on: 5 of 5 — Zombies, Co-op, Multiplayer, FPS, Action
Why players like it: Horror, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Left 4 Dead: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Left 4 Dead:HorrorFirst-PersonOnline Co-OpFPSZombiesShooterSurvival
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State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Survival, Zombies and Online Co-Op.
The dead have risen and civilization has fallen. Now it's up to you to gather survivors, scavenge for resources and build a community in a post-apocalyptic world – a world where you define what it means to survive in this ultimate zombie survival simulation.
State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition at a glance Released 2020 Studio Undead Labs Player sentiment 83% positive of 69,755 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (83% of 69,755)
Matches Left 4 Dead on: 4 of 5 — Zombies, Co-op, Multiplayer, Action
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Zombies, Base-Building, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Left 4 Dead: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Left 4 Dead:SurvivalZombiesOnline Co-OpPost-apocalypticHorrorReplay Value
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Aliens vs. Predator
Why it matched: both survival, horror, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Horror and Shooter; released around the same time (2010).
Survive, hunt and prey in the deadly jungles and swamps in distinctly new and thrilling first person gameplay.
Aliens vs. Predator at a glance Released 2010 Studio Rebellion Player sentiment 91% positive of 21,551 Price $1.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (91% of 21,551)
Matches Left 4 Dead on: 4 of 5 — Co-op, Multiplayer, FPS, Action
Why players like it: Action, FPS, Aliens, Multiplayer, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Left 4 Dead: $1.49 — $8.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Left 4 Dead:FPSHorrorShooterFirst-PersonSurvivalOnline Co-Op
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Far Cry
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person; released around the same time (2004).
A tropical paradise seethes with hidden evil in Far Cry®, a cunningly detailed action shooter that pushes the boundaries of combat to shocking new levels. Freelance mariner Jack Carver is cursing the day he ever came to this island.
Far Cry at a glance Released 2004 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 82% positive of 11,764 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (82% of 11,764)
Matches Left 4 Dead on: 5 of 5 — Zombies, Co-op, Multiplayer, FPS, Action
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Classic, Shooter, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Left 4 Dead: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Left 4 Dead:FPSShooterFirst-PersonHorrorSurvivalZombies
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Resident Evil: Revelations
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Zombies and Female Protagonist; released around the same time (2012).
Resident Evil® Revelations returns redefined for PC complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience.
Resident Evil: Revelations at a glance Released 2012 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 81% positive of 18,426 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (81% of 18,426)
Matches Left 4 Dead on: 4 of 5 — Zombies, Co-op, Multiplayer, Action
Why players like it: Horror, Action, Zombies, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Left 4 Dead: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Left 4 Dead:HorrorZombiesFemale ProtagonistOnline Co-OpSurvivalShooter
Common questions
What game is most like Left 4 Dead?
Left 4 Dead 2, on the evidence we have. It both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival, horror and strategy. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Left 4 Dead" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Left 4 Dead. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Left 4 Dead do?
Counter-Strike: Source, Counter-Strike: Condition Zero are also from Valve, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.